Latest News - October 2025

A new industry group has launched to help Northern Ireland businesses take advantage of opportunities in photonics - the technology behind lasers, sensors and fibre optics.

The week features a mix of inspirational events, drop-in clinics, webinars, and information sessions.

Artists can now register for a series of free self-care workshops taking place in Belfast this November as part of the Arts and Mental Health Partnership Programme.

Explore how innovation can help your tourism business grow at this joint Tourism NI and Innovate NI webinar on 6 November 2025.

If your organisation receives funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, you can now take part in a series of free safeguarding and safer practice training sessions.

As part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, this new cyber security training is now available on demand.

The Department of Health is inviting not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding.

Local businesses are invited to apply for Mallusk’s Christmas Market.

Grants up to £5,000 available for social enterprises, charities and community organisations.

Find out about this funding and share your views on how it could be used to help businesses grow.

Events to help grow and transform your business using advanced digital technologies.

Know how much tax you owe sooner and prepare to pay your bill by filing your Self Assessment tax return ahead of the 31 January deadline.

A major new funding opportunity has opened for UK businesses working on the next generation of battery technology.

Free tools, guidance and templates are available to help you use artificial intelligence safely and responsibly.

The Information Commissioner's Office is seeking feedback on the new soft opt-in for electronic marketing.

Discover how selling internationally can fast-track your business success.

Up to £1 million is available to support the development of artificial intelligence solutions for advanced manufacturing, health and life sciences, and the creative industries.

HMGCC Co-Creation seeks organisations to develop small, low-power network monitors in its latest cyber security challenge.

Help improve support for women in business by taking part in the Rise Report survey.

Businesses can apply for grants of up to £100,000 to grow their innovation activities in Northern Ireland's life and health sciences sector.

Applications are open for Belfast’s Social Economy Incentive Fund 2025, supporting growth in local social enterprises.

Northern Ireland businesses encouraged to enter new awards aiming to celebrate innovation and accelerate circular impact.